How to Add Sort by Rating in Magento 2?

If you want to enhance your Magento 2 store's functionality by giving customers the option to sort products by rating, you're on the right path to improving user experience and potentially increasing sales. Here’s a concise guide on how to implement this feature.

Step-by-Step Implementation

1. Create a Product Rating Attribute:

• Navigate to Stores > Attributes > Product.
• Add a new attribute called "Rating" or similar, ensuring it's set to be visible and sortable in the store.

1. Develop a Custom Module:

• Create a custom module to extend product collection capabilities.
• Within this module, modify the collection logic to include ratings, allowing the sorting feature to arrange products based on these ratings.

2. Modify Frontend Display:

• Update catalog_product_view.xml and toolbar.phtml in your theme.
• Add the option of "Sort by Rating" in the sorting dropdown by editing these XML and PHTML files to reflect this change in your product listings.

3. Utilize Extensions:

For a more straightforward solution, consider using our Improved Sorting extension. This allows you to easily add a "Sort by Rating" option along with other sorting features without extensive coding.

4. Testing

• After implementation, test the sorting feature thoroughly on different devices to ensure it functions correctly.
• Verify that ratings display accurately and adjust the sorting as expected.